May, 2020 | Temple Kol Hamidbar

SHAVUOT AND THE TORAH PORTION FOR THIS SHABBAT May 29-30, 2020

May 29, 2020 by templekol

Mo’adim l’simcha – a good festival period! CHAG SHAVUOT SAMEACH We have finally arrived at the Holiday that counting the ‘Omer has been anticipating and leading us to, starting with the Barley and ending with the Wheat offerings, we rejoice in the giving of the Torah, which is likened to milk and honey. We stand …

Online Shavuot Resources.

May 28, 2020 by templekol

Here are a few online Shavuot resources. The first one, the one with the URJ address is 2000 to 2400 eastern time on Thursday, 1700 to 2100 Arizona time. Shavuot offers us the opportunity to celebrate the Torah and its teachings. Come together with the Reform Movement on Thursday, May 28, for Tikkun Leil Shavuot – an evening …

REMEMBERING AND HONORING – May 2020

May 25, 2020 by templekol

YOM YERUSHALAYIM May 21-22, 2020 MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVED May 25, 2020 MEMORIAL DAY This year, Memorial Day is being observed on Monday, May 25, 2020. Often this holiday is associated with remembering soldiers who died in World War II. In many places, it is customary to give a donation for and to wear red paper …

TORAH PORTION AND PIRKE AVOT for May 22-23, 202

May 22, 2020 by templekol

B’HAR-B’CHUKOTAI LEV.25:1-27:34 [END VAYIKRA]

May 16, 2020 by templekol

May this week find each of you safe and sound during these days of uncertainty and concern. You and yours are included in our good thoughts and prayers for healing and well-being. PARSHA The Torah portion for this Shabbat is a combination of B’har (בְּהַר – “on the mount”) and B’chukotai (בְּחֻקֹּתַי – “by my …

Torah Portion for this Shabbat 5/8-9/20 and Pirkei Avot

May 9, 2020 by templekol

MOTHERS DAY/DIA DE LAS MADRES (Sunday, May 10, 2020) Mazal Tov – Mazal Bueno to all who celebrate this special occasion. May the Eternal One bless you and keep you. May the Eternal One look kindly upon you and be gracious to you. May the Eternal One reach out to you in tenderness and …

MAY BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERARIES AND SIGNIFICANT EVENTS

May 5, 2020 by templekol

Mazal Tov – Mazal Bueno to all those celebrating a birthday, anniversary or significant event during the Month of May. If we were together at Temple Kol Hamidbar, we would extend a Tallit over you, recite a special prayer for you and recite the following blessing: May the Eternal One bless you and keep you. …